Cool Cucumber And Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 -3 cucumbers, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, green and white parts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup yogurt
lettuce leaf, for serving

Preparation

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rice until tender, drain, and briefly rinse with cool water. Spread on a kitchen towel, cover with another towel, and gently pat dry.
Meanwhile, put the cucumbers, parsley, dill and mint in a large bowl.
Combine the onions, salt, vinegar and oil to make the dressing.
While the rice is still warm, stir it into the cucumber mix, adding the dressing and the yogurt. Toss gently with a wide spatula. Taste for salt and pepper.
Serve tepid or chilled on lettuce leaves.